author
Baron Ronald Gorell Barnes Gorell
1884–1963
A soldier, statesman, editor, and poet, this British peer moved easily between public life and literary work. His books range from poetry and essays to fiction, reflecting a career shaped by war, politics, and a lasting commitment to writers and books.
1 Audiobook
In the night
by Baron Ronald Gorell Barnes Gorell
About the author
Born on April 16, 1884, Ronald Gorell Barnes became the 3rd Baron Gorell and built an unusually varied career as a British politician, author, poet, and newspaper editor. He served in the military during the First World War, was awarded the Military Cross, and later took on public roles that included work in government and national education debates.
Alongside politics, he wrote widely across genres. His published work included poetry, essays, and fiction, and he also edited The Cornhill Magazine in the 1930s. He was closely involved in literary life in Britain, serving as President of the Society of Authors and later as President of the Royal Literary Fund.
That mix of public service and literary dedication gives his writing its particular character. Whether writing verse, reflective prose, or fiction, he brought the perspective of someone who had seen both the formal world of Parliament and the more personal world of books, magazines, and working writers. He died on May 2, 1963.